Moving to United Arab Emirates from Tonga

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tonga to United Arab Emirates? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tonga to United Arab Emirates, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Arab Emirates compared to Tonga.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TO
0.9
AE
0.5
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TO
8.5
AE
5.9

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Tonga across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TO
$512
AE
$3,727
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TO
10.1
AE
29.1

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TO
24.0
AE
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TO
1.6t
AE
18.3t

Tonga performs better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TO
8.0
AE
40.0
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TO
67.0%
AE
100.0%

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Tonga across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TO
2.3%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TO
$6,600
AE
$75,600

United Arab Emirates generally does better on employment & economy, though Tonga leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TO
77.5 yrs
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TO
12.4
AE
5.1

Tonga generally does better on family life, though United Arab Emirates leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tonga and United Arab Emirates. To live, work, or study long-term in United Arab Emirates, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Arab Emirates's immigration authority.

Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tonga passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Arab Emirates.
United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Tonga without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from United Arab Emirates?

Connectivity is usually fine (United Arab Emirates: 40.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Arab Emirates offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Tonga across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tonga.

How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Tonga?

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 10.1 in Tonga. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tonga: 57).

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Tonga, the official languages are English and Tongan.

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At a Glance

TO AE
Population105,5179,915,803
CurrencyTongan Paʻanga (TOP)United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
LanguagesEnglish, TonganArabic
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+676+971
Time zones11
Emergency number999